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Prime Minister's Office
PM to flag off eight trains facilitating seamless rail connectivity to Statue of Unity with different regions of the country on 17 January
PM to also inaugurate several other projects related to the Railways sector in Gujarat
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya on 17th January, 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. These trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the Statue of Unity. Prime Minister will also inaugurate several other projects related to the Railways sector in Gujarat during the event. Chief Minister of Gujarat and Union Railways Minister will be present on the occasion.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the Dabhoi – Chandod Gauge converted Broad Gauge railway line, Chandod – Kevadiya new Broad Gauge railway line, newly electrified Pratapnagar – Kevadiya section and the new station buildings of Dabhoi, Chandod and Kevadiya. These buildings have been designed aesthetically incorporating local features and modern passenger amenities. Kevadiya station is India's first railway station with a Green Building Certification. The projects will add fillip to the development activities in the nearby tribal regions, boost connectivity to important religious and ancient pilgrim places nestled on the banks of River Narmada, increase both domestic and international tourism, act as a catalyst for overall socio-economic development of the region while also helping generate new employment and business opportunities.
The details of the eight trains being flagged off are as under:
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Train
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Train Name & frequency
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1
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09103/04
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Kevadiya
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Varanasi
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Mahamana Express 
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2
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02927/28
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Dadar
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Kevadiya
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Dadar-Kevadia Express 
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3
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09247/48
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Ahmedabad
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Kevadiya
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Janshatabdi Express 
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4
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09145/46
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Kevadiya
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H. Nizamuddin
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Nizamuddin – KevadiaSamparkKranti Express .
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5
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09105/06
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Kevadiya
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Rewa
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Kevadia – Rewa Express 
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6
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09119/20
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Chennai
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Kevadiya
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Chennai - Kevadia Express 
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7
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09107/08
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Pratapnagar
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Kevadiya
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MEMU train 
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8
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09109/10
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Kevadiya
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Pratapnagar
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MEMU train 
The Jan Shatabdi Express has been provided with the latest “Vista-dome tourist coach” which will provide a panoramic view of the skyline.
Prime Minister's Office
PM calls Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Poojya Swamy Avdheshanand Giri Ji
Requests to keep Kumbh symbolic after two Shahi Snan
Enquires about the health of Sants
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had a telephonic conversation with Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Poojya Swamy Avdheshanand Giri Ji and asked about the health of all the Sants. He thanked the Sant Samaj for their full cooperation with the administration.
The Prime Minister requested to keep Kumbh symbolic from now on as two Shahi Snans have already taken place. This will strengthen the fight against the pandemic.
Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Poojya Swamy Avdheshanand Giri Ji also replied respecting the request of the Prime Minister and asked the devotees not come for snan in large numbers and follow the Covid appropriate behaviour and follow rules.
Ministry of Defence
Statement on accidental firing of missile
On 9 March 2022, in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile.
The Government of India has taken a serious view and ordered a high-level Court of Enquiry.
It is learnt that the missile landed in an area of Pakistan. While the incident is deeply regrettable, it is also a matter of relief that there has been no loss of life due to the accident.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Harnessing Ocean Resources
Ministry of Earth Sciences  has taken many initiatives to harness the potential of Ocean resources.
Under the schemes “Ocean—Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology ” and “Deep Ocean Mission ” of MoES, resource inventories for energy, fisheries, and minerals have been taken up. Government of India signed a 15 year contract with International Seabed Authority  for exploration of polymetallic nodules from Central Indian Ocean Basin  in 2002. Extensive survey and other developmental activities have been carried out in 75000 sq km area retained by India in CIOB. MoES has undertaken exploration and other developmental activities related to polymetallic sulphides under a 15 years contract signed in 2016 with International Seabed Authority  for exploration of polymetallic sulphides in the allotted area of 10,000 sq km along Central Indian Ridge  & Southwest Indian Ridge  region of the Indian Ocean.
National Institute of Ocean Technology  under MoES has developed, demonstrated and operated unmanned remotely operated systems to harness ocean resources. Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology  of MoES explored the deep-sea living resources under Marine Living Resources Programme . The programme covers the regular monitoring of the Indian ecosystems covering pelagic to deep sea realms vis-à-vis documenting the taxonomic information and development of technology for harnessing resources.
Geological Survey of India  under Ministry of Mines has delineated prospective offshore areas within Exclusive Economic Zone  of India for marine mineral resources like lime mud, heavy mineral placers [ilmenite, monazite, rutile, sillimanite, garnet, zircon], and construction sand. Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has taken several initiatives over the years for development of marine fisheries in sustainable manner.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for M/o Earth Sciences and M/o Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah through a tweet expressed his grief over the loss of lives due to a blast at Neyveli power plant boiler in Tamil Nadu
Spoke to Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Shri Edappadi K Palaniswami and assured all possible help says-Shri Amit Shah
Union Home Minister added that the Central Industrial Security Forces are already on the spot to assist the relief work
Offering condolences to the kins of the deceased, Shri Amit Shah said that he prays for the earliest recovery of those injured
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah through atweet expressed his griefover the loss of lives due to a blast at Neyveli power plant boiler in Tamil Nadu.Shri Amit Shahalso spoke to Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Shri Edappadi K Palaniswami and assured all possible help.
Union Home Minister added that the Central Industrial Security Forces are already on the spot to assist in the relief work.Expressing deep condolences to the kins of the deceased,Shri Amit Shah said that he prays for the earliest recovery of those injured.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
IIFPT Bathinda signed Memorandum of Understanding  with 08 different reputed Institutes of India in the presence of Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Farmers must adopt diversification to enhance their income-Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Bathinda, 13 January 2020
The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology , Liaison Office, Bathinda signed Memorandum of Understanding  with 08 different reputed institutes of the region in the states of Punjab and Haryana in the presence of Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Shri Ashok Kumar. Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, IIFPT signed and exchanged the MoU’s with the VC’s and Director’s of these Universities, Colleges and Institutes.
The Universities, Colleges and Institutes are Punjab Agricultural University , Ludhiana; Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University , Bathinda; Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engg. & Technology , Ludhiana; National Dairy Research Institute , Karnal; Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research , Karnal; Sant Longowal Institute of Engg. & Tech. , Sangrur; National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute , Mohali and Guru Nanak College, Budhlada.
On this occasion Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that it is the need of the hour to adopt scientific technology to compete at global level. She urged farmers and entrepreneurs to take benefits from the Gram Samridhi Yojana under which Ministry of Food Processing Industries has got Rs 3000 crores for upgradation of technology.
She said that everyone should work in collaboration with each other to increase the income of small farmers and such kind of Memorandum of Understanding  will open new opportunities for the benefit of farmers as there is great potential in the Food Processing Industries. She urged the farmers to diversify their crops to enhance their income.
These Memoranda of Understanding  are intended to facilitate a collaborative programme of research, skill development, consultancy, institutional development, information dissemination and student’s in-plant training. The linkage hereby formed will further strengthen the mutual bond and relationship between the partners.
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal also honoured the successful entrepreneurs who established the business with the technical support of IIFPT-Liaison Office, Bathinda.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Shri Ashok Kumar appealed the entrepreneurs to take benefit of the Research and Development initiatives and schemes of the Central Government.
Director, IIFPT, Dr. Anandharamakrishnan said that the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology  is a pioneer academic, research and development institution under the Ministry. He said that the ongoing research in different fields will certainly benefit the country. He also disclosed that for setting up of a food testing laboratory in Bathinda the process is under way.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Extends Birthday Greetings to Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha today
The Vice President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar extended birthday greetings to Hon'ble Leader of Opposition , Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji and Hon’ble Member , Shri Joginipally Santosh Kumar Ji in the Parliament today.
Later in a tweet, the Vice President Office said;
“Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar conveyed birthday greetings to the Hon'ble Leader of Opposition , Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji in the Parliament today. In his message, the Hon'ble Chairman also wished Shri Joginipally Santosh Kumar, Member Rajya Sabha on his birthday. On behalf of the House, the Chairman, Rajya Sabha wished both Members a long and healthy life.”
Ministry of Culture
ASI to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by hoisting National Flag at 150 monuments to commemorate 75 years of Independence
To commemorate 75 years of Independence under the patriotic campaign of “Har Ghar Tiranga”, Archaeological Survey of India  will be hoisting the National Flag in 150 monuments/sites across the country. Along with flag hoisting, these monuments will also be lit in tri-colour.
Cleanliness campaign will be launched in 750 monuments across the country and free entry has been announced in all centrally protected monuments across the country from 5th August to 15th August . 37 circles of ASI will conduct different programs involving local people in the spirit of Jan Bhagidari which embodies Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. These events include Tree Plantations drives, School Samvaads, Lectures, Medical Camps and Children awareness programs.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to dedicate to the nation the redeveloped Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal
PM to flag off two new MEMU trains between Ujjain and Indore
PM to also launch multiple initiatives of the Railways in Madhya Pradesh
During his visit to Madhya Pradesh on 15th November, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Rani Kamalapati Railway Station, 2021 at around 3 PM.
The redeveloped Rani Kamalapati Railway station, named after brave and fearless Queen Kamalapati of the Gond kingdom, is the first world class railway station in Madhya Pradesh. Redeveloped in Public Private Partnership  mode, the station has been designed as a green building with modern world class amenities that also takes into account ease of mobility for divyangjans. The station is also developed as a hub for integrated multi-modal transport.
During the event, Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation multiple initiatives of the Railways in Madhya Pradesh including Gauge Converted and Electrified Ujjain-Fatehabad Chandrawatiganj Broad Gauge section, Third line in Bhopal-Barkhera section, Gauge Converted and Electrified Mathela-Nimar Kheri Broad Gauge section and Electrified Guna-Gwalior section. Prime Minister will also flag off two new MEMU trains between Ujjain-Indore and Indore-Ujjain.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Inaugurates The Renovated B-1wing of DEPwD at Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri ThawaarchandGehlot inaugurated the renovated B-1Wing of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowermentat 5th Floor, AntyodayaBhawan, CGO Complex, New Delhi today.
This wing was earlier destroyed in a fire accident on 6th March, 2019. While engaged in the safety act, an official of CISF lost his life during the accident. Accordingly DEPwD provided a sum of Rs.2 lakh to the bereavedfamily.Further, to the loss occurred due to the fire the premise was under the custody of Delhi Police till 28th March, 2019. The renovated building is fully accessible for Persons with Disabilities.
It has the capacity to accommodate about 70 Staffs of DEPwD. Approximately an expenditure of Rs.115 lakh have been made on Civil Works and an expenditure of about Rs.49 lakh has been incurred on electrical works. Hence, an expenditure of total of Rs.164 lakhs incurred on this wing. The fire proof material has been used during the renewal of this Wing and the entire Wing has been made fully accessible forPwDs.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
International Air Connectivity Scheme to connect North Eastern States with selected international destinations
NE states to be connected with Bangkok, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Yangon, Hanoi, Mandalay, Kunming & Chittagong.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched International Air Connectivity Scheme  scheme  with an objective to enhance air connectivity from certain States of the country with selected international destinations to promote socio-economic growth. This scheme is supported by the State Governments. The State Government of Assam, Manipur and Tripura have identified routes connecting Guwahati, Imphal and Agartala with selected international destinations viz. Bangkok, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Yangon, Hanoi, Mandalay, Kunming & Chittagong.
Development and up-gradation of airports to international standards is a continuous process and is undertaken by concerned airport operators from time to time depending upon commercial viability, traffic demand, availability of land etc.
As on date, there are two international airports in the North East Region at Guwahati and Imphal which are operated by Guwahati International Airport Limited  and Airports Authority of India  respectively. GIAL and AAI both have undertaken construction of New Integrated Terminal Building  and other associated works at their respective airports to improve services including, increase in passenger handling capacity. In addition, AAI has taken up the following development works to boost international connectivity to/from North Eastern Region:-
i) The new terminal building at Agartala Airport has been designed as integrated terminal keeping in view the future requirement for international operation.
ii) Construction of a New Integrated Terminal Building for 2.4 Million Passengers Per Annum , at a cost of around Rs.500 crore has been undertaken at Imphal Airport to augment passenger handling capacity, which has been declared as an International airport.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen.  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Suresh Prabhu launches Intellectual Property mascot – IP Nani
The Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Suresh Prabhu launched the Intellectual Property  mascot – IP Nani – at the conference on National Intellectual Property Rights Policy in New Delhi today. An anti-piracy video featuring Mr. Amitabh Bachchan was also launched by the Minister at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that protection of Intellectual Property Rights is critical for building a knowledge based society. Minister further said that mere legal provisions are not sufficient for protection of Intellectual Property Rights but their strict implementation is equally required. Piracy is a serious crime which should not go unpunished. Minister also called for creating awareness against stealing Intellectual Property Rights and stressed on the need for participation of society in the effort.
Mascot IP Nani is a tech-savvy grandmother who helps the government and enforcement agencies in combating IP crimes with the help of her grandson “Chhotu” aka Aditya. The IP mascot will spread awareness about the importance of Intellectual Property Rights  among people, especially children, in an interesting manner.
This character is also in line with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s  campaign for the World IP Day which celebrates the brilliance, ingenuity, curiosity and courage of the women who are driving change in our world and shaping our common future. It also highlighted that how a strong IP system can support innovative and creative women and indeed everyone in their quest to bring their amazing ideas to the market.
lPRs are increasingly becoming crucial drivers of social and economic growth by encouraging creativity and innovation. Realizing the importance of IPRs, the National IPR Policy was approved by the Union Cabinet on 12th May 2016. The first and foremost objective of the Policy is “IPR Awareness: Outreach and Promotion”. Under this objective, one of the key focus areas is awareness on IPR for school children, as it is essential to nurture creativity and the ability to innovate starting out from a young age.
In this context, the Cell for IPR Promotion and Management , a professional body under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion  collaborated with the European Union Intellectual Property Office  to produce a series of animated videos on IPRs for children with IP Nani as their central character. All these videos are available on CIPAM’s official YouTube channel , Twitter handle @CIPAM_India and Facebook Page @CIPAMIndia.
CIPAM has been conducting IPR awareness workshops for school students since April 2017. Till date CIPAM has reached out to over 100 schools sensitizing over 8,000 students on IPRs. Additionally, CIPAM also engaged with the National Council of Educational Research & Training  to curate content on IPRs. As a result, for the first time ever IPRs have been exclusively included in the NCERT textbook for Class 12 school syllabus. These efforts are aimed at inspiring the next generation of creators and innovators to become proud IP owners.
Special Service and Features
JAL JEEVAN MISSION TARGETS TAP CONNECTIONS IN EVERY RURAL HOUSEHOLD BY 2024
<<<Tamil Nadu allocated Rs 917 crore under JalJeevan Mission for this fiscal>>>
K DEVI PADMANABHAN FIELD PUBLICITY OFFICER TIRUCHIRAPALLI
JalJeevan Mission by Union JalShakthi Ministry aims to provide safe drinking water through functional household tap connections  by 2024. Union government had sent advisory to all state governments including Tamil Nadu to provide functional household tap connections in rural areas. This will help maintain lockdown norms as people don’t have to come out to fetch water from public taps especially in rural areas. Even during covid 19 lockdown, Union government had allowed construction activities related to drinking water supply.
Under JalJeevan Mission, last year Tamil Nadu was allocated Rs 373.87 Crore to provide tap connections to 13.86 lakh households and Rs 373.10 Crore was released. The state government had utilisedRs. 114.58 Crore till March this year. For the financial year 2020-21, fund allocation to Tamil Nadu has been increased to Rs.917.44 Crore according to Union JalShakthi Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. For this year, Tamil Nadu has assured availability of Rs.1,181.53 Crore of Central funds . Out of 1.27 crore rural households in Tamil Nadu, 21.85 lakh houses already have functional household tap connections. This year, the State plans to provide tap water to 34 lakh rural households. Priority is being given for 100% coverage of all 117 villages under SansadAdarsh Gram Yojana, villages in aspirational districts and 90% SC/ ST dominated habitations. Sivaganga district having 78% tap connections, Vellore district with 61% and Pudukottai district with 58% household connections are planned for 100% coverage during current year.
AlongwithJalJeevan Mission in Tamil Nadu ,kudimaramathu works to desilt and strengthen lakes and ponds to save rain water for irrigation and drinking water purpose are being implemented. Under kudimaramathu works, for restoring water resources, about Rs 500 crore has been sanctioned for 1829 works. Out of which Rs 3.58 crore worth 18 works are being implemented in Perambalur. Keezhapuliyurlake strengthening works in Perambalur is being taken up worth Rs 29 lakhs. MGNREGA works are now integrated with water resource tapping works in Tamil Nadu. SmtMuthulakshmi from Allithurai village Tiruchirapallisaid MGNREGA works are being done maintaining safe distance norms. She said that drinking water connections to rural households will be a boon to women as they have to carry water in pots from distant locations.
Potable drinking water should be available for all citizens. Union government is implementing schemes to provide drinking water to all rural households. Rain water harvesting and planting saplings, desilting and clearing encroachments from lakes and ponds will help save and conserve water at every level and every citizen should voluntarily involve himself in these life saving activities. As the mission name suggests, Let’s realise JAL is JEEVAN, WATER is LIFE.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Care and Protection of Children Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has asked States and UTs to take immediate action for care and protection of children adversely impacted by COVID 19, in accordance with the provisions of the JJ Act 2015 and Rules thereunder, while leveraging the facilities funded under the Child protection Services scheme. The Ministry has also issued advisories and guidelines for encouraging COVID appropriate behaviour, monitoring of Child Care Institutions and coping strategies during COVID times for mental health support to children and care givers.
As per information provided by States/UTs data of orphan children who have lost their parents to Covid since April 2021 to 28.05.2021 is Annexed.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Steps taken by the Government to provide digital training of teachers
The Department of School Education and Literacy has launched an initiative to improve learning outcomes at the Elementary level through an Integrated face-to-face Teacher Training Programme called NISHTHA – National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha in August 2019.
Due to COVID-19 challenges and in order to provide continuous professional development opportunities to the teachers at the elementary level, this Department has launched NISHTHA online using DIKSHA platform in October 2020. Around 24 lakh teachers have completed NISHTHA online training at elementary level till June, 2021.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.